Lisa

Cspan you believe I have never been to Coney Island? No roller coaster for me but cool idea

I love Peeps. those days are over though

Rarely. It is an obligation to keep up the gravesite. I dont feel him there. It is a family plot. He liked it kept up. I dont like it there.

Now Wisconsin beats Duke please.

Things began to look up when I finally acknowledged that his death was the biggest shock of my life. I had begun getting out, not grieving every minute and acknowledging that there was an identity beyond widowhood. But I was hiding my grief in a bunch of ridiculous excuses for relationships. Each failure was another excuse to miss him more. I needed to feel alive again with out dating and sex which I mistakenly thought brought me past active grieving. I am a believer in continuing bonds with my husband. I miss him but I am mostly used to it. I do feel that I am bringing him along with me but carving out my new life. I'll be widowed longer than I was married soon. Acknowledging the incredible shock helped me stop being obsessed with how I was going to try and control anything and everything in life to prevent that kind of devastation again. I dont ever want to be totally beyond grief but being beyond active is pleasant to say the least

I'm glad you posted @Locksley Sending a virtual hug. I hope you'll post whenever you want.

I retitled your post so people can easily see the area you are interested in.

This seems incredibly intrusive and off the wall. I will say there is nothing unstable about getting counseling if needed but this is an outright invasion for no good reason that I can see. I dont know where you live but in New York you can practically kill your child in public and not get a visit. The ultimate goal is to keep the family intact so try your best to stay calm.

I can relate

Are you guys clicking on unread posts? Is having this thread pinned helpful?

"Need air " :'(

I always advise against reading ME Reports. I used to have to view them for my job, people i didnt even know and it was disturbing. Details no one wants to know. i would definitely advise against pics if you could even get access. If you are having trouble accepting or believing i would recommend one on one grief counseling.

You must choose your team when the dance. In my book its a rule. I dont care about the other thing. Its fun for me regardless.

Theres an old saying that applies here @Questions be gentle with yourself

It was great basketball!

When I was dating I referred to him as man friend . Not gender neutral but more fitting someone my age.

If we arrive in Penn around the same time we can take a bus or subway together if ypu would like . A cab will be expensive.

I was not a big reader on the subject but many people recommend I Am Grieving As Fast As I Can

Im thinking maybe you should speak with your daughter to be sure your expectations line up. Then talk to your sister. Good luck

There are some costs associated with having a site up. There is a donate button up top right if you want to know more There is no 501c3 IRS complications here. We have people who care and are planning for succession. I feel good about this place. I guess I am still a little angry. Especially when I see my friends hurting. I'm anti mold too @anniegirl. Your explanation is inline with my intuition about all this.

I had gone with my gut on Michigan State my whole bracket would be different . yes @AC I am in favor of a sweet sixteen bracket!!!!

I believe it rings as disingenuous because it is made up garbage.

Madness

Im the biggest fan I know and my bracket is in last place!

Ive been doing this. One of my friends would go to sleep at night with an alphabetical gratitude list till she got sleepy